Underground Mine Geotechnical Engineer (Wells), Cariboo and West Okanagan (100 Mile House)

About The Role: Location: Interior British Columbia (Fly-in/Fly-out) Job Type: Full-time, Project-Based (3-Year Secondment) JDS Energy&Mining is seeking an experienced Underground Mine Geotechnical Engineer to support the development and operation of an underground mining project located in the interior of British Columbia. This is a project-based position operating on a fly-in/fly-out (FIFO) rotational schedule, with full camp accommodations provided while on site.The successful candidate will provide technical support to underground operations, including ground control management, geotechnical monitoring, excavation stability assessments, and underground risk management. Working closely with mine engineers, geologists, surveyors, and operations personnel, this role is critical to ensuring safe underground development and production while maintaining compliance with operational and regulatory standards.JDS Way

Accept No Mediocrity Conduct Business Professionally, Ethically, and Practically True to Our Word Uphold the Highest Standards of Leadership, Teamwork, and Accountability Maintain Open and Honest Communication Ensure No Harm to people, the setting, assets, or reputation Key Responsibilities

Conduct routine underground geotechnical inspections of development headings, stopes, ramps, raises, and underground infrastructure Monitor underground ground conditions and identify geotechnical hazards affecting safety and production Perform rock mass characterization, structural mapping, and geotechnical loggingEvaluate excavation, stope stability, and provide ground support recommendations (bolts, mesh, shotcrete, cable bolts, and reinforcement systems) Assist in the development and maintenance of Ground Control Management Plans (GCMP) Acquire and interpret underground monitoring instrumentation data (extensometers, MPBX systems, convergence monitoring, and seismic systems)Provide geotechnical input into mine planning, sequencing, ventilation raises, and infrastructure development Support drill and blast reviews related to overbreak, dilution, and wall stability Participate in geotechnical risk assessments and incident investigations related to ground instability or falls of groundMaintain accurate geotechnical records, mapping, inspection reports, and monitoring databases Prepare and present daily, weekly, and monthly technical reports Collaborate with engineers, geologists, surveyors, and operations teams to improve performance and safety Ensure compliance with site safety standards, operating procedures, and regulatory requirements

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